Find your true North

Excerpt from Vanessa's blog (with permission): I was at a sharing on Tuesday night, worship and talk both led by Bob Fitts himself. Now that’s a remarkable and yet humble man whose love for God shines through his actions. I’m not being judgemental or what, but it’s just that it shines through..

The first part: 1st peter 2:9
9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;

Worship is not just for musicians. I’d say, Amen to that! I am sure it’s also for the ushers, the photographers, the cleaners who clean up before and after sessions, the admins..endless list. We are all called to his purpose. We are all made to worship. We were made for his glory, and to glorify him. Some people go about at some point of their lives asking whats life all about, feeling lost without direction, some not being sure what they are called to do. Some wonder what their gifts are or how can they ever figure out how to serve. Many always associate that worship is just for the musicians and the singers. Coming week in and week out to listen and receive Christ, itself is, worship. Isn’t that wonderful? It’s not that we shouldn’t care too much about our calling, it’s just that…

When you find your destiny in Christ, your life starts blossoming for what you were made to do..
“delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart” psalm 37:4
Find your identity in loving God… because, we are called to worship God. \

I AM CALLED TO WORSHIP GOD.

1st Cor 2:9
9but just as it is written,
“(S)THINGS WHICH EYE HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR HAS NOT HEARD,
AND which HAVE NOT ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN,
ALL THAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM.”


Quit worrying about if you can play, or what your gift is. A man’s gift makes room for itself. [this got me thinking about my horrible guitar playing skills and worrying when I play for worship]

Isnt this like psalm 23:4? ‘…he prepares a table for me before my enemies” He has prepared a banquet, a celebration and awesome ending for you *. That all thigns work for the good of those who love him (Romans 8:28).

So find your true north. Come back to your first love. (Revelations 2:1-7). We sometimes lose sight of our first love when we get caught up with the worries that life brings us. He has plans for you. Find your destiny in Christ. You will find your calling, and your gifts laid out for you. All you need to do is rest and relax in Him. Knowing that in Him all things are possible.

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As I write this over a few days worth of reflection, I am deeply troubled by the turn of events and the things unseen. Yet, I am certain that there is a bigger plan. I am also certain that He is with me even through the most hurtful moments. Jesus you are my true north, may I find my destiny in you. Amen.

Featured Video #4: Indescribable by Chris Tomlin

I had the honor of having supper with Van last Friday 7th Aug, and we watched a DVD message called "Indescribable" by pastor Louis Giglio. As a result the video chosen for this week is "Indescrible" by Chris Tomlin.

Anyway, don't belittle supper sharings such as these. When God is the focus, it is like a little God-vitamin that we give each other... to revitalise our spirituals lives. That is the wonder of spiritual fellowship and having brothers and sisters in Christ to share with you things about God when you are not able to share or go beyond what you already are. We need to sharpen each other and continue to inspire each other with revelations and testimonies of God. Anyway, Van and I made a resolution to make sure we do not "miss" mass this weekend, and I'm glad we didn't miss it! ;) Praise the Lord!

"Indescribable" LYRICS:

From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation's revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God

Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
You are amazing God

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
Incomparable, unchangeable
You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same
You are amazing God
You are amazing God

Louis Giglio's DVD "Indescrible" short montage:


Happy National Day!

Vanessa's take on Psalms 23

5 August 2009 - I’ve been thinking about this since Bob Fitt’s worship workshop on saturday morning (1st August 2009).. psalm 23.

I cannot get it off my mind. It is on my mind day and night, as I work and as I play. In psalm 37,4 it says to delight yourself in the Lord and he shall give you the desires of your heart.

Then I questioned, what is my heart’s desire? As Bob and Kathy would put it, as something you enjoy doing that you take delight in.

I thought about psalm 23, when I had the spooks last Sat night. Not sure if I heard something or someone's TV was on.. anyway, I got spooked.

So I thought of Psalm 23's verse: "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall fear no evil…"

But..Why did I fear?

Thoughts of you, just consume me night and day.

Oh if only I would let go of things I am too stubborn to let go of. It’s like these words marched though my head, I have great plans for you. Let go.

What is my hearts desire. Again I asked. Delight youself in the Lord. But, isnt it my desire that I delight myself in Him? ps23.1 “The Lord is my sheperd, there is nothing I shall want”

Your fire is a consuming fire.

I find rest and comfort in you. Let me wait upon you, and be still.
- ps23.2 “he makes me lie down by green pastures, and leads me by still waters”
- ps 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God”

Restoration
- ps 23.3 “He restores my soul, He leads me in the path of righteousness for His Name’s sake”
- His restoration keeps us fresh daily
- Our source never runs dry

I guess it doesnt..

Fearlessness
ps 23.4, Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear NO EVIL, for You are with me. Your rod and your staff comfort me.

“Perfect love casts out all fear”, 1 john 4:18

But yet I feared that moment when tested. Sigh. Do I not remember, “I will never leave you nor forsake you?”, that “I am with you always?”, that “nothing can separate us from the love of God”?, seriously, have you ever offended someone’s loved one? The next thing that happens to is that someone is going to protect the one loved..

You are with me, You are with me, You are with me.

Isnt that such comfort?

Constant Victory, Favour
psalm, 23.5: You prepare a table before me, in the presense of my enemies. You annoint my head with oil; my cup overflows….

The word “Annointing” is sometimes misused.. It means favour. The favour of the Lord never leaves you. You may be accused by the enemy to discourage you. God is the strongest when the situation is at its’ worst.

There were days I felt abandoned, as if some situations were beyond redemption. These lies sometimes seem overwhelming. It is great comfort to know and be reminded that He is somehow, preparing that great feast, that great end result, and that I am not abandoned, that he knows best. My God provides.

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36 As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.” 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 8:35-39

Goodness and Mercy
Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Remember that when you lead, the favour of God is upon you

Haha... a Week without God...

Without GOD, our week would be: Sinday, Mournday, Tearsday, Wasteday, Thirstday, Fightday & Shatterday.

Remember seven days WITHOUT GOD makes one WEAK!!

Don Moen - Psalm 23 lyrics

Video of the Week #3!
Don Moen - Psalm 23



LYRICS:

Jesus, my shepherd and only provider
He makes me lie down in green pastures
He leads me beside the still water
He restores my soul

Surely goodness and mercy will follow me
All the days of my life
And will dwell in house forever
Until the end of time

Jesus, my shepherd and only provider
You make me lie down in green pastures
You lead me beside the still water
You restore my soul

Though I walk through the valley of shadows
I will not be afraid
Your rod and staff are my only comfort
And You'll be with me always

You prepared a table before me
In the presences of my enemies
And you anoint my head with oil
And my cup overflows
My cup overflows with your love
With your love

Jesus, my shepherd and only provider
You make me lie down in green pastures
You lead me beside the still water
You restore my soul


Peace be with you!